Which of the following space mission of India was credited for reviving interest about presence of water on Moon?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1: Chandrayaan-1
Explanation:
Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched by ISRO in 2008. This mission provided significant evidence regarding the presence of water molecules on the surface of the Moon. It also included NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) instrument, which played a pivotal role in this discovery. This finding revitalized scientific interest globally regarding the potential for water on the Moon and paved new pathways for future human missions.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Correct answer.
Option 2: Chandrayaan-2 was a lander mission.
Option 3: Chandrayaan-3 is associated with a successful landing.
Option 4: Aditya L-1 is a solar mission.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: When was Chandrayaan-1 launched?
Answer: 2008
Question: When was ISRO established?
Answer: 1969
Question: What was the success of Chandrayaan-3?
Answer: Soft landing
Question: What is Aditya L-1 associated with?
Answer: The Sun